UK boy's name
Iesa
A masculine Arabic name derived from "Isa" meaning "Jesus".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Iesa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Iesa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 9 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2000 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Iesa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Iesa ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 9 boys were registered as Iesa.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Iesa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
9 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Iesa mean?
The name Iesa is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a variation of the name Isa, which is the Arabic form of the name Jesus. The name Isa is derived from the Hebrew name Yeshua, which means "God is salvation" or "God is deliverance."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Iesa can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, Isa (Jesus) is revered as a prophet and messenger of God. The name appears numerous times throughout the text, highlighting the significance of Isa in Islamic tradition.
In the 7th century, during the early years of Islam, the name Iesa gained popularity among Arab communities. It was often given to children as a way to honor the prophet Isa and pay tribute to his teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Iesa. One such individual was Iesa ibn Yazid, an 8th-century Muslim scholar and theologian from Basra, Iraq. He is known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his works on the interpretation of the Quran.
Another prominent figure with the name Iesa was Iesa al-Nouri, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Iran. His collection of mystical poetry, known as the "Diwan," has been widely studied and praised for its spiritual depth and literary beauty.
In the 13th century, Iesa ibn Ali al-Jazari, an Arab Muslim polymath, engineer, and inventor, made significant contributions to the fields of mechanics and engineering. He is best known for his work on automata and his treatise on hydraulic clocks and machines.
During the 14th century, Iesa ibn Ishaq al-Razi, an Islamic scholar and physician from Persia, gained recognition for his medical writings and his contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
In more recent times, Iesa Nasser, an Egyptian diplomat and politician, served as the Secretary-General of the Arab League from 1952 to 1957, playing a crucial role in the region's political affairs during that period.
While the name Iesa has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Iesa over time
The chart below shows babies named Iesa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Iesa, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iesa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Iesa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4890 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4718 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2646 | 16 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Iesa
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Iesa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Iesa in the UK right now?
In 2023, Iesa was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Iesa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 9 babies registered as Iesa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Iesa?
A masculine Arabic name derived from "Isa" meaning "Jesus".
How many people are called Iesa in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Iesa across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.